15 Minute quarters/15 sec accelerated clock = SIMULATION HEAVEN

[leo2k2ndc]

I am getting good stats, but getting receivers over 5 catches and Defensive players more then 6 tackles is real hard ... That's my only complaint, and it's nothing that I think the game can do about it ... also the CPU QB never really gets sacked, But I'm not too strung up about that ..

[jtdribbles25]

Quote: Originally Posted by Deegeezy

The people in these threads that complain about a game taking too long doing this need to analyze things better. The 15 minute quarters is merely cosmetic. Whether you try to acheive realistic stats via 15 minute quarters with acc clock or with 8 minute quarters without it, you are still getting the same number of plays. What this means is, real time is no affected at all since you are still running 120 plays. Playing with 15 minute quarters + accel clock merely does two things 1.) you get the satisfaction of seeing a full regulation quarter on your box score and 2.) you have less time at the L.O.S. which is more true to real life.

WHAT?????

[Only1LT]

Quote: Originally Posted by kehlis

How do you control when the CPU snaps the ball?

That is an issue now because of the QB quick snap. It was an issue with 09 before they patched it. They may do so again. If the Comp is not QB quick snapping, if you let the cutscene after the play, play out, it happens real time. The play clock moves. If you wait until the QB picks it's play and initiates the count down for you to pick yours, time gets wasted. Not a whole lot, but by doing those things will take 15secs off the clock or more.

After the play is picked, watch the cutscene to get to the line. More seconds run off. If the QB quick snap is fixed, he will wait at the line another 5-7secs.

Now I know that some people hate to watch cutscenes and hit the button to skip forward, but the devs put effort into them, I appreciate it and watch them. Makes me feel more like I'm watching a game because the graphics and animations during the cutscenes are much better than the in game ones.

I am not saying that this is perfect, but let's be honest here. If you know how to play Madden, you can hold down the amount of possessions that the comp gets anyway.

[COMMISSIONERHBK9]

what the differene between 15 sec and 25?

[Deegeezy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Only1LT

That is an issue now because of the QB quick snap. It was an issue with 09 before they patched it. They may do so again. If the Comp is not QB quick snapping, if you let the cutscene after the play, play out, it happens real time. The play clock moves. If you wait until the QB picks it's play and initiates the count down for you to pick yours, time gets wasted. Not a whole lot, but by doing those things will take 15secs off the clock or more. After the play is picked, watch the cutscene to get to the line. More seconds run off. If the QB quick snap is fixed, he will wait at the line another 5-7secs. Now I know that some people hate to watch cutscenes and hit the button to skip forward, but the devs put effort into them, I appreciate it and watch them. Makes me feel more like I'm watching a game because the graphics and animations during the cutscenes are much better than the in game ones. I am not saying that this is perfect, but let's be honest here. If you know how to play Madden, you can hold down the amount of possessions that the comp gets anyway.

This is the reason I think :20 or :25 accel clock may be a better option. To account for the CPU's quick-snapping.

[blackngoldfan]

Quote: Originally Posted by bgdave39

I am getting right at 123-130 plays per game for both teams combined. Almost EXACTLY at the NFL average of 126 for 08'. Games take around 80-85 mins of real time to complete. For all you realist out there, you are going to freaking love it. Queue haters who play 5 min quarters. **This thread wasn't for you anyway**

I would love to try that, but without in-game saves, it would be nearly impossible for me to finish a game.

[shadox]

Quote: Originally Posted by COMMISSIONERHBK9

what the differene between 15 sec and 25?

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[stevecb2412]

Quote: Originally Posted by Only1LT

That is an issue now because of the QB quick snap. It was an issue with 09 before they patched it. They may do so again. If the Comp is not QB quick snapping, if you let the cutscene after the play, play out, it happens real time. The play clock moves. If you wait until the QB picks it's play and initiates the count down for you to pick yours, time gets wasted. Not a whole lot, but by doing those things will take 15secs off the clock or more. After the play is picked, watch the cutscene to get to the line. More seconds run off. If the QB quick snap is fixed, he will wait at the line another 5-7secs. Now I know that some people hate to watch cutscenes and hit the button to skip forward, but the devs put effort into them, I appreciate it and watch them. Makes me feel more like I'm watching a game because the graphics and animations during the cutscenes are much better than the in game ones. I am not saying that this is perfect, but let's be honest here. If you know how to play Madden, you can hold down the amount of possessions that the comp gets anyway.

you must just be a very patient person, or have a lot of time to get games in, most people dont want to watch cut scenes in a video game, they just want to play, but if thats the way you play then certainly more power to you...

but yeah, this 15 min/15 runoff is probably how i will play for my franchise games...

what kind of stats are you guys getting total yardage and score wise? and are you intentionally holding back to not rack up extra total yards? also what difficulty are you playing on, out of curiosity? Sorry for all the questions, I have just been waiting for acc clock to get implemented in madden!